Wandering Toolkit

The Wandering Toolkit: Creating a Tribal Safety Net to Address Wandering Persons

The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) proudly presents “Creating a Tribal Safety Net to Address Wandering Persons,” commonly known as The Wandering Toolkit. This essential resource is designed to support community members, public health professionals, and leaders in creating a community response to address wandering incidents among elders living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.

Developed with experts in Search and Rescue, law enforcement, and extensive community input, this toolkit offers guidelines, practical tools, and culturally adapted strategies to enhance elder safety. It features detailed action plans, emergency protocols, and community engagement materials tailored specifically to the needs of AI/AN populations.

Download the toolkit from the link below to begin enhancing the safety protocols within your community. We encourage you to share this resource to with others and help safeguard the elders in AI/AN communities.

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